Monday, July 29, 2013

It's time, once again, to grab one of my favorite Corningware pieces and make something yummy. This time, I will be using my Double Boiler. Yep, Corningware produced a Double Boiler somewhere around late 1962. I am not sure how long it was available, but I can say for sure that it was discontinued when Corningware redesigned the cookware, for there is no Double Boiler for the "A" series, only the "P" models. I wonder if the two pieces were originally sold together, or if you simply purchased the insert to fit into the 2 1/2 quart casserole that you already had? Hmmmmmm.

Anyway, as stated, the bottom of the double boiler is the P-2 1/2-B. The insert is labeled as P-17-B and holds 2 quarts, though it seems to hold only 1 3/4 quarts. I'm just sayin'. The P-9-C lid will fit on both pieces.

The insert has a much wider rim than a normal casserole/saucepan (bottom photo) does.

The best part about the double boiler assembly, is that the insert, being made of pyroceram, also functions as a regular saucepan and can be placed directly on the stove. This factoid, along with Corningware's ability to laugh at temperature extremes, is going to come in handy as I make the soup.... and it is the reason I love cooking with this particular piece. For not only do these two pieces act as a Double Boiler, they can also act as an Ice Water Jacket...

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